Motion translating mechanism



July 16, 1929. J. T. scuLLY 1,721,093

MOTION TRANSLATI NG MECHANI SM Filed Jan. 27, 1927 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 .jzim 760a; ,21

July 16, 1929.

- J. 1'. scuLLY MOTION TRANSLATING MECHANISM Filed Jan. 27, 1927' 1 3 She ts-Sheet 2 Jafin TScaZ/y 3 July 16, 1929.

,1. 'r. SCULLY MOTION 'ITRANSLATING MECHANI SM Filed Jan. 27, 1927 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 7 TSax/iy 3 Patented July 16, 1929.

UNITED STATES JOHN T. SCULLY,.OF NEW YORK, NI Y.

MOTION TRANSLATING MECHANISM.

Application filed January 27, 1927.

This invention relates to motion translating mechanisms, whereby a rocking sliding motion may be translated into a rotary mo tion, the primary object being to provide a manually operated mechanism of a novel character, which is capable of many applications. For example,- the invention may be applied to toys, exercising devices, power mechanisms, and other mechanisms, and while the invention is illustrated in connection with a toy Vehicle, such illustration is only for the purpose of explanation and illustrates how the invention may be used as a propelling mechanism.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a mechanism whichwill afi'ord exercise for the arms, legs and back of the user, in addition to its features of amusement, and may be used either as a movable,or a stationary exercising machine.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a toy vehicle in which the body of the occupant will move relative to the frame of the device to provide propelling power, the operation for propelling the vehicle loeing substantially opposite to the usual method of operation of devices of this character.

Another object of the invention 1s to provide a novel steering mechanism which may be operated in connection with the propelllng means.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention further includes the following novel, features and details of construction, to be hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings:-

Figure 1 is an elevation of the invention.

Figure 2 is a front view.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary plan view of a portion of the steering mechanism.

Figure 4 is a section on the line 4-4 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is an enlarged section on the line 5-5 of Figure 2.

Figure 6 is a section on the line 66 of Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a section on the line 7-7 of Figure 1.

Figure 8 is a section on the line 8-8 of Figure 7.

Serial No. 163,977.

Figure 9 is a fragmentary View illustrating I a portion of the steering rod.

Figure 10 is a fragmentary front View showing a slightly modified form ofv the invention.

Referring to the drawings in detail where'- in like characters of reference denote corresponding parts, the invention as shown comprises a suitable frame which as illustrated, includes side rails 12 whose adjacent ends are connected by a front axle13 and a rear axle 14, the latter beingprovided with spaced crank arms 15 whose purpose will be apparent. A stiffening bar 16' is preferably provided adjacent the rearaxle 14. Theframe is supported upon front wheels 17 and rear wheels 18. e

A body of any suitable character may be mounted upon the frame, the one illustrated being made to represent a horse which is indi= cated at 19. The rear legs of the'horse are connected by means of straps 20 to the crank arms 15 of the rear axle 14, while the front legs 21 of the horse'have a sliding engagement with the front axle 13. For this purpose, there is secured to the front axle as shownat 22, curved tracks 23. These tracks are ar- Ward and forward over the tracks 23. A

galloping motion will thus be imparted to the animal as the wheeled frame is propelled through rotation of the rear axle.

The horse has mounted thereon a saddle 26 for the accommodation of the rider, while vrising from each of the side bars 12 over the body of the horse is a yoke-like standard 27 The upper end of this standardis positioned immediately above the front of the saddle 26,

of these knuckles being connected by a rod 29 as is usual in the steering mechanism of automobiles. Clamped upon the front axle 13 as shown at 30 in Figure 4 of the drawings is a plate 31, beneath which is an arm or link 32. This arm or link is mounted for pivotal movement as shown at 33 beneath the plate 31 and is connected to the lower end of a steering rod 34. A pin 35 which is secured to the rod 29 as shown at 36, operates within a slot 37 provided in the arm 32, so that when the steering rod 34 is rotated, movement will be imparted to the rod 29 to control the wheels 17. In order to allow for the movement of the horse, the rod 34 is provided wit-h a hinged connection 38. In addition, the rod is of sectional formation, the lower section telescoping within the upper section 39. This last named section passes through a slot 40 provided in the body of the horse and has connected therewith laterally extending arms 41.

These arms extend outward through slots 42 also provided in the body of the horse and have secured to their outer ends foot rests or pedals 43. The pedals 43 act as braces in connection with the brace 28 in propelling the vehicle. In addition, these pedals provide steering pedals, as excess pressure upon one of the pedals will rotate thesteering rod and control the direction of travel of the vehicle.

' If desired, the wheels may be removed and the frame mounted upon a stationary support and the invention used as an exercising device. v The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportions and minor details of construction and the right is herein reserved to make such changes as properly fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Having described the invention what is claimed is 1. A toy vehicle comprising a wheel supported frame, a figure of an animal, means connecting the frame and figure and operatively connected to the wheels of the vehicle, means rigid with the frame and located with in reach of the rider of the figure to assist in movement of the figure, steering means, and foot pedals upon opposite sides of the figure and connected to said steering means.

2. A toy vehicle comprising a wheel supported frame, a figure, means connecting the frame and figure and operatively connected to the wheels of the vehicle, means rigid with the frame and located within reach of the rider of the ,figure to assist in movement of the figure, steering means, and pedals upon opposite sides of the figure and connected to said steering means; the said frame being provided on its forward portion with longitudinal tracks, and the said figure having feet held to and slidable on said tracks.

3. A toy vehicle comprising a wheel supported frame, a figure of an animal, means connecting the frame andfigure and opera tively connected to the wheels of the vehicle to operate the latter, means on the frame and located within reach of the rider of the figure to assist in movement of'the figure, steering means, longitudinal tracks on the forward portion of the frame,'and'feet on the" figure held to and slidable on said tracks.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

. JOHN T. scULLY. 

